Dante's Razor

Shave the devil naked
get that tail between his legs
Leave him bald and impotent
all passion left in dregs

Fleece this vile pestilence
in the flames his fate ensnared 
Shear what he embraces most
— temptations curse laid bare

(Dreamsleep: December, 2023)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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